Intro

This is an archive of all the press released to this day in which I am either mentioned or that I contributed to as the author. A little bit of this, a little bit of that, some of this stuff is actually kind of interesting, but it’s up to you to say. Have fun!

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Assessing the Magic

Assessing the Magic

Today I will not write about watch restoration and the ways in which this affects – mainly in the wrong way – both the value and the market of a vintage watch. I would like, instead, to debate the assessment process through which we could – or...

Article from OM November 2019

Article from OM November 2019

When Francesca and Fabiana asked me to write something for this issue, they also mentioned that the magazine’s cover would feature Phillips in association with Bacs and Russo. So, the first thing I could think of was to share a couple of thoughts regarding auction...

The Watch Hunter of Africa

The Watch Hunter of Africa

“Roni Madhvani, a Ugandan of Indian origin, has the rarest collection of Patek Philippe’s vintage watches. In fact, his stock of the Gilbert Albert watches is probably second only to the brand itself. WatchTime India brings you a rare peek into the revered...

Alessandro Ciani Interview – MondaniWeb

Alessandro Ciani Interview – MondaniWeb

We are extremely happy to share with you an interview to Alessandro Ciani. Alessandro is not only a friend and a partner of Mondani Web, but he is one of the world’s most important, reliable and honest watch dealer.  Alessandro Ciani is a major player on the...

Alessandro Ciani Video Interview – Pucci Papaleo

Alessandro Ciani Video Interview – Pucci Papaleo

How does social media impact on vintage and contemporary watch markets? Who are the new collectors? Are there any new horology icons around? What lies ahead in the future of watch auctions?  Watch this Interview on Pucci Papaleo to find out:...

USA Today – Collector World – OM Magazine Issue 24

USA Today – Collector World – OM Magazine Issue 24

I am reading my own take on Pucci Papaleo’s book “the ultimate Rolex Daytona” and I cas hardly understand what I wanted to say. What was I thinking? But also the other comments, most of them more illustrious then mine, appear just as vague. Tiny literary compositions...

USA Today – Collector World – OM Magazine Issue 23

USA Today – Collector World – OM Magazine Issue 23

It is hard to keep impassive in front of the results in Geneva, or maybe I should say “The last auction in Geneva” In fact referring to extraordinary events there has been only one. In my opinion the only sale that can be considered ‘ game changer’ has been carried...

Views From The Far West – OM Magazine Issue 21

Views From The Far West – OM Magazine Issue 21

One year from the first day of this project, I can say that the experiment of exploring new territories in which to test my knowledge and professional skills developed in Italy is finally is finally showing interesting results.  The creation of a new network of...

American Dream – OM Magazine Issue 16

American Dream – OM Magazine Issue 16

…So Alex, you have decided to move to the US, near LA in California. Why, and for how long? And what will happen to your business activity in Rome?  Yes, it is absolutely true. I have not worked out the final details yet, but the project I intend to complete at the...

Solo Rolex – OM Magazine Issue 11

Solo Rolex – OM Magazine Issue 11

It is nowadays impossible not to perceive the increasing importance on niche collecting, and I think it’s about time to carefully evaluate the phenomenon from both an historical and economical perspective.  Objects that until recent times were part of general interest...